Three men have been identified following a fatal shooting at Thunder Bay, Lower Carlton, St James on Sunday night which left three people dead and another injured.
The deceased are Jamar Leron Edwards, 34 years, of 4th Avenue, Lower Carlton, St James; Lyle Anderson Robinson, 33 years, of 1st Avenue, Lower Carlton, St James; and Jamar Kareem Ramsay, 33 years, of Brownes Gap, Sargeants Village, Christ Church.
Police said the incident occurred around 8:42 p.m. when gunshots were reported in the area. Investigations indicate that a number of persons were gathered on the beach near a business establishment when three men exited a silver-coloured vehicle and opened fire, striking four males.
One man was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical doctor, while three others were transported by private vehicles for urgent medical attention. Two of those injured later succumbed to their injuries.
Investigations are ongoing.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, Police Emergency at 211, or the Holetown Police Station at 419-1700.
As a returning tourist with a love for Barbados and its people, I have been worried and shocked to see the rise and rise of gun violence. Please don’t let guns proliferate in your oh so special home. I hope we can all learn from the experience of other countries where, once guns have taken hold, it has proven nearly impossible to reverse their proliferation. Barbados is indeed special but not the only choice for visitors to The Caribbean. Sending very best wishes.